MXenes are a novel 2D class of metallic materials that exhibit outstanding characteristics. See these materials in motion and discover how Duke Engineering is exploring their potential in soft robotics.

Dear Colleagues,

Junior faculty members across Duke ECE are carving out innovative research niches in a variety of fields. Even in a challenging funding landscape, Assistant Professors Tingjun Chen and Haozhe “Harry” Wang received prestigious NSF CAREER Awards, which you can learn more about below. Their projects, which investigate wireless and optical communications and high-performance 2D materials known as MXenes, respectively, position Duke ECE at the cutting edge of emerging technologies. (Don’t miss the video linked at the top showing MXenes in motion!)

I’m also pleased to share two important reappointments that solidify the continuity and strength of leadership at Duke Engineering. I'm honored to be reappointed as chair of Duke ECE for another five-year term, and I’m equally excited to share that Jerome Lynch, our Vinik Dean of Engineering, will lead the school through 2031. It has been a privilege to guide this department alongside Dean Lynch, and I’m looking forward to the next chapter of collaboration, growth and innovation at Duke. 

Hai "Helen" Li, PhD
Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering,
Marie Foote Reel E’46 Distinguished Professor

See how Haozhe "Harry" Wang is unlocking the potential of high-performing 2D materials in his latest research.

Learn how Tingjun Chen's research into analog radio-over-fiber technology could impact the future of telecom infrastructure.

Follow along as ECE undergraduate Peter Liu attends CVPR 2025, one of the biggest AI conferences in the country. Peter and his peer, Annabelle Chu, presented their work about a world model that predicts what a robot will see two seconds into the future. 

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